House Committee Issues Subpoenas to SBA Officials in Electioneering Probe

The House Committee on Small Business, under the leadership of Congressman Roger Williams, has taken a bold step by issuing subpoenas to two high-ranking officials from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The subpoenas were directed at Tyler Robinson, Special Advisor to the SBA, and Arthur Plews, Chief of Staff, as part of an investigation into the agency’s involvement in election-related activities.

The investigation focuses on a partnership agreement between the SBA and Michigan’s Secretary of State to assist in voter registration. Critics argue that this initiative diverts the agency from its primary mission of supporting small businesses. Chairman Williams expressed disappointment in having to resort to subpoenas, emphasizing the committee’s role in ensuring transparency in government activities.

Subcommittee Chair Dan Meuser and Subcommittee Chair Beth Van Duyne also voiced concerns about the SBA’s actions. Meuser criticized the agency for using resources for political purposes, particularly in urban areas that may benefit one party over another. Van Duyne highlighted the SBA’s lack of cooperation with the committee’s investigation, leading to the issuance of subpoenas as a last resort.

The investigation was prompted by President Joe Biden’s Executive Order to promote voting access, which the committee believes the SBA is misusing for political gain. The committee’s efforts began after an SBA press release announced the voter registration initiative. As the investigation unfolds, the committee remains committed to uncovering the truth behind the SBA’s activities.